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	Boys State
		American Legion Boys State is easily classified as a leadership action program where qualified male high school juniors take part in a practical government course designed to develop in the young citizens a working knowledge of the structure of government and to impress upon them the fact that government is just what they make it.
		Boys State was born of a desire to counter the Fascist inspired Young Pioneer Camps of the 1930s, where boys of high school age were being taught that democracy had outworn its usefulness and should be replaced by a new form of government, namely Fascism.
		Upon arrival at Boys States, the citizens are assigned to one of two political parties, the 'Nationalists' or the 'Federalists'.
	www.utlegion.org /Programs/boys_state.htm (1818 words)

	American Legion Boys State
		Boys State was founded, and its courses of instruction designed, to supplement the information taught in high school civics classes.
		For many of the young men who participate, Boys State offers a preview of what college life will be like and also puts them in a real-life situation of decision making and the resulting accountability for their actions.
		Boys States are divided into subgroups, mostly commonly called "cities," which usually consist of 25-30 boys.
	home.gci.net /~amerlegdptak/americanlegionboysstate.htm (1796 words)

	California Boys State
		The format for Boys State was laid out by Harold Card and fashioned from a method employed by him in earlier years to properly police and organize a Boy Scout camp.
		Though some states may use other labels to identify the two parties, they are in no way reflections of the two major political parties in American government, but are established to allow instruction and participation in the two-party system of government.
		Boys State is not a program for underprivileged boys, nor is it a summer camp for recreation.
	www.calegion.org /html/boys_state.html (2286 words)

	Boys State
		At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen.
		The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices.
		As separate corporations, Boys States vary in content and method of procedure, but each and every Boys State adheres to the basic concept of the program - that of teaching government from the township to the state level.
	www.txlegion.org /boys_state.htm (473 words)

	American Legion Boys State
		Boys State is a program of experience and education for high school juniors.
		Upon arrival at a Boys State, each boy is assigned to a mock political party and to a city and county.
		State legislative sessions, court trials, law and police schools, evening assemblies, bands and choral groups, etc., all involving boy citizens, are popular activities in a typical Boys State.
	www.arlegion.org /Boys_State.html (513 words)

	Illinois Boys State
		No state bank shall hereafter be created except, however, the Boys State Bank now in existence shall continue under the management, supervision and direction of the officers and Directors of Boys State.
		SECTION 1 - The militia of Boys State shall consist of all able-bodied citizens residing in the state, except such persons as now or hereafter may be exempted by the laws of the United States or this state.
		The said proposed amendment shall then be submitted to a general vote by the citizens of Boys State at the next election in such a manner as prescribed by law.
	www.illinoisboysstate.org /info/citmanual/constitution.htm (5007 words)

	Amazon.com: The State Boys Rebellion: Books: Michael D'Antonio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Boys who fared poorly on them sometimes wound up at schools such as Fernald, where the socially deprived and the mentally impaired were mixed with little discrimination.
		Like all the state boys, he was locked away in an institution for the retarded because, as an orphan, he did poorly on an IQ test.
		The boys were supposed to be separated from the world, but some of the world crept in, from radio and television; one of Boyce's means of learning about the outside was a crystal radio he built, using a found quartz rock for a crystal.
	www.amazon.com /State-Boys-Rebellion-Michael-DAntonio/dp/0743245121 (4418 words)

	Boys State Handbook
		Boys State cannot be all things to all people but almost 60 years of history and success has led the American Legion and all of those who help make the program possible to believe that Boys State offers something meaningful and important to the future of Iowa and the future of America.
		The Iowa Boys State election process consists of a city and county caucus, a county and state convention and the general election.
		Boys State awards and scholarships are made available to those students who have exemplified “statesmanship” in their qualities of character, scholarship, citizenship, patriotism and leadership.
	www.ialegion.org /boys_state_handbook.htm (4645 words)

	Boys State
		A TRAINING PROGRAM IN Iowa American Legion Hawkeye Boys State is a weeklong "Hands-On" experience in the operation of the democratic form of government, the organization of political parties, and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Iowa government.
		Through the Boys State objective of "learning by doing", young men will learn more about city, county and state government in one week than they would in an entire semester of high school.
		Boys State is an opportunity to gain pride and respect for our form of government and the price paid by people to preserve democracy.
	www.ialegion.org /boys_state.htm (282 words)

	Boys/Girls State - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Boys State and Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary for high school students between their junior and senior years.
		Boys and Girls State programs are held in each of the U.S. states (excluding Hawaii), usually on a college campus within that state.
		How, it wondered, could the United States train its young people in the process of self-government as effectively as Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany seemed to be training their youth groups in the promulgation of totalitarian forms of government.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Boys_State (733 words)

	Illinois Boys State
		No citizen shall leave the Boys State area without permission of the Director, unless he is a member of an organized party accompanied by counselor.
		The State Police shall have the power to arrest citizens of Boys State for violation of state laws when such violations occur in their presence, or upon the properly sworn complaint of a citizen.
		SECTION 5 - Any citizen of Boys State who shall violate the provisions of Section 4 hereof shall be tried in the County Court of any County within the State and if convicted shall be punished by a sentence to policing of the premises of Boys State for a period not to exceed one hour.
	www.illinoisboysstate.org /info/citmanual/statutes.htm (3350 words)

	COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SPEAKS TO BOYS STATE
		Boys State was founded by the American Legion and teaches selected rising high school seniors that this country's government is good, but that its preservation depends on intelligent, informed, and loyal citizens in combination with an honest and impartial administration of government activities.
		The Tar Heel Boys State program is fashioned after the government structure of the state of North Carolina.
		Upon arrival at Tar Heel Boys State, the citizens are assigned to one of two political parties, the "Nationalists" or the "Federalists." The two parties are in no way reflections of the two major political parties in American government, but are established to allow instruction and participation in the two-party system of government.
	www.aoc.state.nc.us /www/public/aoc/pr/boystate.htm (455 words)

	Boys State
		Boys State is a comprehensive one week course in state and local government.
		Boys State is a learning experience in practical democracy.
		This program extends the Boys State experience to the national level for two delegates from each state, for this once in a lifetime experience.
	www.floridalegion.org /programs/boys_state/program.php (524 words)

	boystate page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Annual Session of South Dakota American Legion Boys State was held on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen during the period of May 29-June 3, 2006.
		These objectives are sought by establishment of a mythical 51st State of Union, comprised of counties and cities, giving Boys State actual experience in control and operation of these units of government.
		Upon reaching Boys State, citizens are assigned to one of the two mythical political parties and to residence in a specific city and county.
	www.sdlegion.org /boystate.htm (1546 words)

	palmetto boys state \| welcome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The American Legion's Boys State program is a unique way for young men to learn about the American system of government by taking part in a mock governmental system.
		Over 800 boys are selected each year by their teachers and counselors to attend Boys' State.
		Boys Staters will also learn how partisan politics operate, and delegates will have an opportunity to compose a party platform, prepare speeches, and run for every elected office in the state, ranging from mayor of one's city, all the way to governor of the state.
	www.palmettoboysstate.com /2004 (341 words)

	Buckeye Boys State
		American Legion Buckeye Boys State is a nine-day hands-on experience in the operation of the democratic form of government, the organization of political parties, and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Ohio government.
		Boys State programs throughout the nation are sponsored by the American Legion, the nation's largest veterans organization.
		The American Legion Buckeye Boys State program is sponsored by the Ohio American Legion, the largest veterans organization in the State of Ohio.
	www.ohiobuckeyeboysstate.com (128 words)

	The American Legion Department of Virginia Boys State
		In 1939 a group of dedicated Virginia Legionaries, along with those of six other states joined in with sixteen already functioning states in a practical program to teach the basic principles of self government to Virginia high school students completing their junior year of studies.
		This summer more than 28,000 young men from all states with the exception of Hawaii, both with the District of Columbia will participate in Boys State programs studying and applying the principles of sound government at the local and state levels.
		Parents are not allowed to buy their sons way into Boys State, and parents of boys selected to attend Boys State will not be asked to pay the registration fee.
	www.vaboysstate.org (1093 words)

	About Missouri Boys State (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Across the nation, the American Legion Boys States has shaped some of the most prominent leaders in our country.
		Boys State programs have time and time again led young men to do great things.
		At Missouri Boys State, we hold true to the fundamental beliefs that have shaped the Boys State programs across the nation.
	www.moboysstate.org /about (260 words)

	american legion boys/girls state 2005
		Boys' State is a program of The American Legion developed from the concept that youth should be offered a better perspective of the practical operation of government; that the individual is an integral part and commensurately responsible for the character and success of his government.
		Each year, a Boys' State participant is elected Governor and thereafter is invited to attend the Department of New York's State Convention.
		During this very busy week, Girls' State citizens, representing their two political parties, will formulate and run political campaigns, participate in debates, write legislation about the issues of government that are important to their respective Girls’ State county constituents and their peers, and participate in mock legislative sessions of county and state levels of government.
	www.cal-mum.com /legion_state05.htm (841 words)

	Activities :: Illinois Boys State
		Boys State offers a variety of activities for participants to take part in during their stay at Eastern Illinois University.
		The Boys State Band enhances the spirit of the camp providing a backdrop for the feelings of loyalty, unity, and patriotism that develop throughout the week.
		Boys State participants will use Eastern Illinois University resources within the Lumpkin College of Business and be instructed by staff from the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences, College of Business, College of Education and Professional Studies.
	www.eiu.edu /~boystate/activities.html (286 words)

	FAQ
		Boys State is in June and you have just spent the past nine months racking your brains out learning about science, math, etc. Why would you want to spend another week having to learn stuff?
		You will receive 2 Georgia Boys State T-shirts at registration, which is provided as part of your fees.
		As soon as you know you may be arriving late, contact the Georgia Boys State Director at 770-424-7928 and discuss the situation with us.
	www.gaboysstate.com /faq.htm (1225 words)

	LSU Community Partnerships \| Boys and Girls State
		Louisiana Boys State began in 1940, five years after members of the American Legion sponsored the first Boys State in Chicago to educate young men about governmental and civic responsibilities.
		Stephen Hanemann, a New Orleans attorney and the program director for Boys State 2003, has returned each year since he was a citizen in 1994 and said he frequently remembers what he learned from the experience.
		Downer was a Boys State citizen in 1963 and went on to serve as a counselor.
	www.lsu.edu /highlights/033/state.html (1279 words)

	1999 Idaho Gem Boys State
		American Legion Gem Boys State is a political science experience for juniors in Idaho High Schools.
		Boys State is a week-long program held every summer at Gowen Field in Boise.
		Boys State is a "hands on" experience, where young men learn about government by forming city, county and state governments.
	members.tripod.com /gem_boys_state (133 words)

	Utah Boys' State - Weber State University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Boys' State program is sponsored by the American Legion in each respective state of the country to supplement high school civics instruction.
		Participation in Utah Boys' State is open to young men, based on availability, who maintain good citizenship and are in good academic standing.
		Further information regarding attendance at Utah Boys' State can be obtained from the respective high school counselor or local American Legion Post.
	www.weber.edu /AcademicAffairs/misc/utboysstate.html (370 words)

	The American Legion Dept. of NC: Boys State
		Tar Heel Boys' State is sponsored by The American Legion Department of North Carolina.
		By teaching the youth of our state and nation to understand and appreciate the basic principles involved in the successful management of a democratic society, we can keep America strong and ensure freedom for future generations.
		Upon arrival at Boys State the delegates are assigned to one of 2 imaginary political parties, the "Federalists" or the "Nationalists".
	nclegion.org /boystate.htm (614 words)

	American Legion Boys State of Missouri - A Youth In Government Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Missouri Boys State draws together the best and brightest high school juniors to help lead them down the path of individual success and leadership through "doing," not just learning.
		One idea paramount above any other at Missouri Boys State: That the individual is the one with the power to change the world.
		This is what the American Legion Boys State of Missouri program is all about.
	www.moboysstate.org (240 words)

	Local Boys among Tarheel Boys' State Participants
		According to Cooke, the boys or citizens were divided into separate cities and counties, and assigned to either the "Nationalist" or "Federalist" party.
		The boys could choose to take part in the Boys' State jazz band and chorus, compete in the oratorical contest, or audition for the talent show.
		The laughter and smiles were indicative of the fact that the boys had fun, but Director Roy Pressley of Waynesville believes that Boys' State also provides a learning experience that prepares them for the real world.
	www.catawba.edu /news/archive/2006/06/30/local_boys.aspx (740 words)

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